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The Major Security Risks Small Businesses Face and How to Defend Against Them
Just because you are flying under the radar, doesn't mean cyber attackers won't target you. Hear from experts on how to keep your business safe.
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Facebook Pays $10,000 to 10-Year-Old Instagram Hacker
'I could have deleted anyone's comments from there. Even Justin Bieber's,' the boy said.
By Reuters
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How These Mormon Women Became Some of the Best Cybersecurity Hackers in the U.S.
The Brigham Young University team took second place in its first year competing at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship.
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Global Financial Network SWIFT Warns Customers of Multiple Cyber Fraud Cases
This is the first acknowledgement that the Bangladesh Bank attack was not an isolated incident.
By Reuters
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Ashley Madison Plaintiffs Can’t Anonymously Sue Over Hack, Court Says
Judge John A. Ross, of a district court in Missouri, wrote in his ruling that being publicly named as an Ashley Madison user amounts to more than common embarrassment, but noted the 42 plaintiffs have special roles in the case that require identification.
By Reuters
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Obama Names Experts from Business, Academia to New Cybersecurity Panel
The new commission will make long term recommendations for tightening cyber security in government and the private sector by early December.
By Reuters
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Ready, Set, Hack: Pentagon Invites Hackers to Break Into its Computer Systems
The public bug bounty program is the government's first.
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Meet the Middlemen Who Connect Hackers for Hire With Corporate America
Hackers are a company's best last line of defense, and paying them to find security vulnerabilities is an increasingly common practice among all manner of companies, from Uber to GM.
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Wireless Mice Leave Billions at Risk of Computer Hack, Cyber Security Firm Says
'This would be the same as if the attacker was sitting at your computer typing on the computer.'
By Reuters
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Uber Will Pay Hackers Up to $10,000 to Find Bugs in Its Technology– Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: For the first time in the U.S., streaming music is bringing in more revenue than downloads.
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Adele Latest Celeb to Be Hacked, With Private Photos Online
A fan alerted the singer's management team after personal photos were posted in a closed Facebook group.
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FBI Warns of Vehicle Hacking Risks
'While not all hacking incidents may result in a risk to safety, it is important that consumers take appropriate steps to minimize risk.'
By Reuters
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Hacker Who Stole Nude Jennifer Lawrence Selfies Pleads Guilty
Ryan Collins of Lancaster has been charged with computer hacking for leaking nude selfies of celebrities. He could face 18 months in prison.
By David Meyer
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Software Company Hacks Sex Toy to Illustrate Growing Cybersecurity Risks
A Trend Micro spokesman said, 'If I hack a vibrator it's just fun. But if I can get to the back-end, I can blackmail the manufacturer.'
By Reuters
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Watch John Oliver Hilariously Break Down the Apple Encryption Case
The comedian is thoughtful with his take on the nuances around encryption.
By Nina Zipkin
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In First-Ever Campaign, Hackers Target Apple Users With Ransomware
Security experts estimate that ransoms total hundreds of millions of dollars a year from cyber criminals, who typically target Windows users.
By Reuters
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We Could Be 3 Years Away From Secured Connected Cars, Automakers Say
While companies work out the kinks in self-driving vehicles' algorithms, hackers are still a huge concern.
By Nina Zipkin
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Pentagon Competition Dares You to Hack its Websites
While the government is keeping sensitive systems off-limits, this will hopefully identify vulnerabilities that in-house experts wouldn't catch.
By Jon Fingas
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Scammer Gains Access to Snapchat Payroll Data After Posing as CEO
The malicious email claimed to come from CEO Evan Spiegel, and someone in Snapchat's payroll department fell for it.
By James Cook
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Sorry, Your Business Will Never Be Safe. But Here’s What You Can Do About It.
It doesn't take much to introduce a base layer of security in your small business -- so why allow your operation to be vulnerable a moment longer?
By Larry Alton
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Los Angeles Hospital Paid Hackers $17,000 Ransom in Bitcoins
Paying the ransom was the "quickest and most efficient way" of regaining access to the affected systems, hospital president said.
By Reuters
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Get 2GB Free From Google Today With a Quick Security Check
This is the second year in a row the tech giant has offered the deal.
By Nina Zipkin
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Hackers Attack 20 Million Accounts on Alibaba Shopping Site
A spokesperson said Thursday that the company immediately detected the breach and sent messages to users to change their passwords.
By Reuters
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Microsoft to Warn Outlook Users of Suspected Hacks From Governments
The policy shift at the world's largest software company follows similar moves since October by Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo.
By Reuters
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The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat at Your Office Could Be You (Infographic)
Companies lost between $375 and $575 billion last year on hack attacks, according to cybersecurity firm Digital Guardian.
By Geoff Weiss
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5 Ways to Have Yourself a Secure Little Online Shopping Season
As criminals continue to evolve their tactics to steal personal and private information, it's becoming more difficult to identify holiday fraud.
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Twitter Warns Some Users of Possible State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks
Hackers may have been trying to obtain information such as email addresses, IP addresses, and/or phone numbers.
By Reuters